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Learn moreWhat is an agent of record (AOR)? An agent of record (AOR) is a designated representative (an individual or company) with the authority to manage employee benefits, insurance policies, payroll, or other administrative HR tasks for an organization. The agent of record is the primary contact between the organization and external providers, overseeing the administrative…
What is contract to hire? A contract to hire, also known as ‘temp to hire,’ is a type of employment agreement that begins as a temporary or contract position but has the potential to become a permanent job after a specified period. This approach is often used by employers to evaluate a worker’s performance and fit…
What is voluntary termination? Voluntary termination, also known as voluntary resignation, is when an employee resigns from or leaves their job of their own accord. They typically make this decision without any pressure from the employer and for various reasons, such as pursuing a new job opportunity, changing careers, relocating, or retiring. Unlike involuntary termination,…
What is involuntary termination? Involuntary termination, often known as being fired, refers to a situation where an employee’s employment is finalized by the organization and not by the employee’s own choice. This type of termination is often due to poor performance, reorganizations/layoffs, or other business or economic factors. It is distinct from voluntary termination, where…
What is a contract employee? A contract employee is someone who is hired for a fixed period of time to work on a specific project or set of tasks. A formal contract typically outlines the scope of work, project duration, pay, and other employment terms. Unlike regular employees, contract employees are typically not considered permanent…
What is Form 1096? Form 1096 (Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns) is a tax form that serves as a summary document that accompanies other IRS information return forms (1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and W-2G forms). These information returns report various types of income, payments, and transactions that may be subject…
What is a statutory employee? A statutory employee is a worker who is technically self-employed but is treated by the IRS as an official employee for tax purposes. Statutory employees have often been considered to be hybrid workers, as they’re partially employees, but also partial independent contractors. As long as the employer and employee both…
What is a 1099 employee? A 1099 employee, also known as an independent contractor, is a worker who provides a service to a company but is not an official employee. The term ‘1099 employee’ comes from the IRS Form 1099 that contractors receive at the end of the year to report their earnings. Unlike regular…
What is telecommuting? Telecommuting, also known as telework, is the act of using technology to attend work from an off-site location. It typically involves employees working from home or other locations outside of the office and communicating with their employers and coworkers via phone, email, instant messaging, video conferencing, or any other online collaboration tools.…
Upward mobility definition Upward mobility in the workplace refers to an employee’s ability to move up to higher positions or levels of responsibility within an organization. This often results in increased compensation, authority, and job responsibilities. Organizations with high upward mobility typically provide an environment where merit, skills, and achievements are recognized and rewarded, fostering…
